Pep Guardiola offered £77m-a-year immediate return to management, Manchester United close in on Atalanta star - Euro Transfer News
Published 22/05/2026 at 17:18 GMT+1
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A round-up of the biggest stories on the continent, including a report that Manchester United are closing in on signing an Atalanta midfielder, and a claim that Pep Guardiola has already attracted the interest of three national teams.
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According to Spanish publication Sport, Guardiola has received offers to become manager of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as well as interesting Morocco.
It was confirmed on Friday that the Catalan boss would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, after a trophy-laden decade in charge,
While Guardiola insisted that he would "not coach for a while", Sport reported that the 55-year-old has attracted the interest of three international sides.
The outlet has claimed: ”The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have already expressed interest in his services following his departure from Manchester City.
”In the Saudi case, the offer is said to be particularly substantial: they have reportedly put a hefty sum on the table, with figures potentially ranging between €80m (£69m) and €90m (£77m) per season, including salary and bonuses.
”But the interest isn't limited to Middle Eastern football. Morocco, a rapidly growing national team with ever-increasing ambitions after its international breakthrough in recent years, is also reportedly closely monitoring Guardiola's situation.”
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Man Utd have 'preliminary agreement' for Ederson deal
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United are closing in on a €50 million deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
United are likely to prioritise signing midfielders this summer, with Casemiro having played his last game for the club.
The Gazzetta article claims: ”Ederson has been in the sights of the Premier League and other top European clubs for a couple of years, but this time the offer of €48 million plus €5 million in bonuses seems unthinkable for Atalanta.
”Intermediaries are at work and a preliminary agreement has been reached: Ederson's contract expires in 2027, so this is Atalanta's last chance to make a sale at a significant price.”
Liverpool want Iraola, should Slot leave
According to France’s Foot Mercato, Liverpool are eyeing up a move for outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, should Arne Slot leave.
Slot has faced criticism from Liverpool supporters, with the club languishing in fifth in the Premier League table, some 23 points adrift of title-winners Arsenal.
Foot Mercato’s report reads: ”The tide is turning very quickly on Merseyside. Disappointed by the current momentum, Liverpool's management is not ruling out ending Arne Slot's tenure as manager.
”After considering Xabi Alonso, who left for Chelsea, Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes, has more than one trick up his sleeve. According to our information, he has discreetly activated a lead he knows perfectly well: Andoni Iraola.
”It was Hughes himself who brought the Spanish manager to the Premier League during his previous role at Bournemouth. The timing is indeed perfect.
”At 43, and after taking the reins of the Cherries in July 2023, Iraola decided to leave Bournemouth this summer despite particularly tempting contract extension offers.
”Open to a new, high-profile challenge and already in contact with Crystal Palace, he ticks all the boxes to take over at Anfield.”
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Barcelona ‘doing everything possible’ to keep Rashford
According to Sport, Barcelona are doing ”everything possible” to ensure Marcus Rashford remains at the Camp Nou next term.
Rashford has scored 13 goals and registered 10 assists while on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United.
According to Sport: ”Marcus Rashford is more than happy in Barcelona.
”He arrived on loan at the Camp Nou, but quickly adapted to a team and coaching staff who trusted him from day one. And the Englishman has repaid that trust with assists and goals.
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”That's why both the club and the player will do everything possible to ensure Rashford's time at Barca isn't just a few months long, but rather a long-term commitment.
”First, negotiations with Manchester United will have to take place, but the truth is that the player is making it clear his intention is to stay at the Camp Nou.”
The report continued: ”Rashford has left a great impression at Camp Nou, and that's why the sporting director's office is working to ensure the Englishman continues wearing the Barca jersey next season.”
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